Aries invested in Acima in 2015 with a sale in late 2020. Acima was founded with a mission to provide a much-needed alternative to traditional financing for consumers. The company helps people from all backgrounds live a better quality of life with easier access to the things they need and want — all without credit. Their lease-to-own solutions can actually strengthen a purchaser's credit history through responsible payment options.
Acima’s proprietary technology lets customers shop their mobile app, website, or in-store, and it offers flexible purchase options so customers can own it when they’re ready.
Aaron’s ability to be detail-oriented but also see the big picture is a major reason Aries partnered with Acima. As a founder with a really strong sales leadership background, Aaron’s incredible talent brought a tremendous amount of value to the partnership. His unique skill set creates a lot of value — both for the company and their customers.
Aervivo enables deployment of fiber-grade residential, SMB and enterprise connectivity, complemented by private wireless networks, across small and large communities faster than can be achieved with fiber alone, at a fraction of the cost.The Aervivo platform enables incumbent and new entrant ISP partners to quickly address connectivity challenges in their communities, increase choice for consumers, and rapidly return shareholder value.
Builder.ai is a leading AI-powered software development platform that empowers enterprises, small businesses and entrepreneurs to build, run and scale their software using reusable, Lego-like features, a vetted network of developers and a state-of-the-art software assembly line, running in the cloud. Builder.ai was created so that everyone can be empowered to unlock their true potential, irrespective of their knowledge and skills.
Carputty is a growing startup that is changing the car ownership cycle—by providing transparency every step of the way. One simple online application gives you a credit line for every vehicle in your life – never do loan paperwork again. Carputty is a direct lender built to smooth out the auto financing experience. The Carputty Flexline™ line of credit covers every vehicle in your driveway, present or future.
Chatbooks is a fast and affordable way to get photos off of your phone and into your hands. Easily add, edit, and rearrange your favorite photos to create a beautiful photo book. Automatically include the details you want–but with zero decisions to make about pesky things like formatting. With over 100,000 5-star reviews, the Chatbooks app is the hands-down easiest way to make a photo book, straight from your phone.
Chatbooks is a fast and affordable way to get photos off of your phone and into your hands. Easily add, edit, and rearrange your favorite photos to create a beautiful photo book. Automatically include the details you want–but with zero decisions to make about pesky things like formatting. With over 100,000 5-star reviews, the Chatbooks app is the hands-down easiest way to make a photo book, straight from your phone.
Cozy Earth is the world’s foremost source of high-quality, authentic bamboo bed linens.
Cozy Earth’s collection of luxurious and innovative Bamboo Sheets, Bamboo Comforters, and Silk Comforters wick moisture from your body when you sleep, thus reducing humidity and regulating your body temperature for an unparalleled sleep experience.
Ethos is a technology company that makes getting life insurance easier, faster, and better for everyone. This full-stack technology platform is the backbone of family financial health, leveraging deep technology and data science in our mission to protect the next million families. Ethos streamlines the life insurance process so it's more accessible and convenient, eliminating the traditional barriers and ushering the industry into the modern age.
Knock is on a mission to make homeownership simple and certain. Whether you are a homeowner looking to buy a new home before selling your current home or a first-time buyer, Knock offers fully digital end-to-end solutions that bring certainty, convenience and cost-savings to the often stressful and complicated process of homeownership.
Roots Management Group (Roots) is the newly formed parent company of two leading brands: Treehouse Communities and Vineyards Management Group. With their combined brands, Roots is already one of the top 10 largest operators of manufactured housing communities in the US. Roots acquires, improves, and manages MHCs across the US, strengthened by a central services group that provides best-in-class support across multiple functions.
SonderMind is redesigning behavioral healthcare by using a marketplace model to make therapy more approachable, accessible, and utilized. With a rapidly growing network of over 400 licensed therapists, SonderMind’s redesign is providing unparalleled access for individuals, while also connecting the dots for organizations focused on reducing population health costs and improving overall wellness.
STACK Real Estate owns and operates more than 20 commercial real estate buildings, totaling 2.7+ million SF of Class A office, retail, and hotel space along Utah’s Tech Corridor. From the beginning, STACK has had one intent: Build the Best Buildings, in the Best Locations, for the Best Tenants- a philosophy everyone at STACK is eager to perpetuate as they continue to build Utah’s brand through infrastructure.
